Helping your child find new friendships after the big move
Parenting
Fathers must recognize and exercise the “Power of Permission,” a vital discipline not only for the child’s development but also for the parents’ peace of mind!
If your kids ever wonder, “What does God look like?” send them to me. I’ve seen His hands. I’ve seen them all my life – on an Iowa couple named George and Ruth. Before I could even read, I watched those hands empty bedpans, prepare sponge baths and feed Ruth’s elderly mother. During my teen …
Requests for visits with the child by birth families are on the rise.
When my college roommate began cutting herself, I was afraid, concerned and didn’t understand why she hurt herself. Because of our friendship, I sought to understand who, what, why and how about the practice of self-injury.
A former cutter shares how friends and family can help a friend or loved one who cuts.
Don’t just “phone it in” when it comes to guiding and protecting your kids by setting limits on cell phone use.
No matter how old your children are, it’s never too late to begin praying with them.
Here are some key passages in a boy’s journey to manhood.
Demonstrate to your children that God’s Word is your number one priority.
The most important work you do takes place within the walls of your home.
Accept your children and the unique gifts and plans that God has for them.
The power of ceremony to reaffirm a son’s shaky identity, in some cases redirect his life, and empower his future was wholly unexpected.
We need to take care of ourselves so that we can take care of our family.
When my children were toddlers, I installed childproof latches on all the cabinets and drawers within their grasp to keep them from ingesting dangerous substances. During the grade school years, I zealously guarded the shows they watched (“Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” was banned) to make sure they didn’t pollute their young minds. When my girls …
Homemaking is majoring in family relationships.
Stay-at-home moms create an environment where bonding takes place and children learn to attach to relationships.
the power of today’s media and entertainment to negatively sway human behavior should be a cause of concern.
Pros and cons of private schools
If you or someone you love cuts, the choice to stop can be challenging and scary. Still, change is possible.